Axle blocks don't line up when put new chain on...help!

barch88

I just put a new chain on my bike, my axle block on the sprocket side is reading 4 marks out, and the one on the brake disc side reads 6. If I adjust it so they both read 4 my tire is off to the right, and not stright...

Heres what I found out...my axle block on sprocket side has 9 marks total, my axle block on my brake side has 11 marks.

So would 6 be correct for the brake side? Since 11-9=2, so difference of 2 marks...

dougstar64

116CJ

this is the one thing i don't like that i have found on mine. not only is there a different number and you need to read it from the back but the axle doesn't but right up against the block and when you tighten it, it marks up the aluminum and makes a groove. i have seen one that was miss shaped from tightening it too much. i think im going to invest in some axle blocks the aftermarket ones i was looking at had the right amount of slots on each side.

grayracer513

Matt96xr6

this is the one thing i don't like that i have found on mine. not only is there a different number and you need to read it from the back but the axle doesn't but right up against the block and when you tighten it, it marks up the aluminum and makes a groove. i have seen one that was miss shaped from tightening it too much. i think im going to invest in some axle blocks the aftermarket ones i was looking at had the right amount of slots on each side.

even the aftermarket ones are designed the same. They are just longer on the front so you dont have to adjust the adjusters so far out.

jamiehughes

barch88

Yeah, I did notice the "groove" in mine from tightening it down, although I did use a torque wrench, to the spec 90lbs. So it's all good. I got them all lined up now and stuff guys, thanks for your help.

ike84

Yamkifour

Dont use the blocks. I still have stock chain and gears on my 2005, and I dont like to lube them. Roll the tire and make shure the chain is directly in the middle of the rear gear.Msr makes this tool http://www.motosport...5733&id=215058. If you set it up with this it will last a long long time. I bought an xring chain and sprocket for a 94 yz250 and set it up with this. I then used the same chain and sprocket on my 2000 yz250 , and again used both an a yx250f. by the time I sold the 2002 the sprocket and chain were still good.